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The This Is Horror Podcast is a show for readers, writers, and creators hosted by Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella. We interview writers, artists, publishers, editors, and creatives every week. Over 600 episodes, we have interviewed creatives including Chuck Palahniuk, Dean Koontz, Joe Hill, David Dastmalchian, Joe R. Lansdale, Charlaine Harris, Ellen Datlow, David Moody, Jennifer Lynch, Gemma Files, and Josh Malerman.

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Kylie Lee Baker on Writing Japanese Gothic, Chapter Outlines, and Best Writing Advice

2026/04/18

In this podcast, Kylie Lee Baker talks about writing Japanese Gothic, chapter outlines, her best writing advice, and much more. About Kylie Lee Baker Kylie Lee Baker is the Sunday Times bestselling author of dark fantasy and horror novels such as The Keeper of Night, The Scarlet Alchemist, Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora … Continue reading

Kylie Lee Baker on Japanese Gothic, Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng, and Writing Routine

2026/04/12

In this podcast, Kylie Lee Baker talks about Japanese Gothic, Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng, her writing routine, and much more. About Kylie Lee Baker Kylie Lee Baker is the Sunday Times bestselling author of dark fantasy and horror novels such as The Keeper of Night, The Scarlet Alchemist, Bat Eater and Other … Continue reading

Eric LaRocca on Writing Rituals for Wretch, Writing Two Books Per Year, and Horror Theatre

2026/04/04

In this podcast, Eric LaRocca talks about his writing Rituals for Wretch, writing two books per year, horror theatre, and much more. About Eric LaRocca Eric LaRocca is a 2x Bram Stoker Award finalist and Splatterpunk Award winner. Named by Esquire as one of the “Writers Shaping Horror’s Next Golden Age” and praised by Locus … Continue reading

Eric LaRocca on Wretch, The Unbecoming of Porcelain Khaw, and Grief Horror

2026/03/27

In this podcast, Eric LaRocca talks about Wretch, The Unbecoming of Porcelain Khaw, grief horror, and much more. About Eric LaRocca Eric LaRocca is a 2x Bram Stoker Award finalist and Splatterpunk Award winner. Named by Esquire as one of the “Writers Shaping Horror’s Next Golden Age” and praised by Locus as “one of the … Continue reading

Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead, and Addison Heimann on Touch Me

2026/03/20

In this podcast, Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead, and Addison Heimann talk about Touch Me, and much more. About Touch Me Two codependent best friends become addicted to the heroin-like touch of an alien narcissist who may or may not be trying to take over the world. About Justin Benson Justin Benson was born on 9 … Continue reading

Ronald Malfi on Small Town Horror, Subverting Expectations, and Creating Dread

2026/03/12

In this podcast, Ronald Malfi talks about Small Town Horror, subverting expectations, creating dread, and much more. About Ronald Malfi Ronald Malfi is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of horror novels and thrillers. He is the recipient of two Independent Publisher Book Awards, the Beverly Hills Book Award, the Vincent Preis … Continue reading

CJ Leede on American Rapture, Maeve Fly, and Writing Routine

2026/03/04

In this podcast, CJ Leede talks about American Rapture, Maeve Fly, her writing routine, and much more. About CJ Leede CJ Leede is a horror writer, hiker, and Trekkie. She is the author of Maeve Fly and American Rapture. Her debut novel Maeve Fly won the Golden Poppy Octavia E. Butler Award and Splatterpunk Award, … Continue reading

Stephen Graham Jones on Night of the Mannequins, Writing Slashers, and Best Prank Gone Wrong

2026/02/23

In this podcast, Stephen Graham Jones talks about Night of the Mannequins, writing slashers, his best prank gone wrong, and much more. About Stephen Graham Jones Stephen Graham Jones is a Blackfoot Native American author of experimental fiction, horror fiction, crime fiction, and science fiction. His books include Don’t Fear the Reaper, My Heart is a Chainsaw, The … Continue reading

Mick Garris on Masters of Horror, Sleepwalkers, and Directing Stephen King Film Adaptations

2026/02/17

In this podcast, Mick Garris talks about Masters of Horror, Sleepwalkers, directing Stephen King adaptations, and much more. About Mick Garris Mick Garris is an American filmmaker, screenwriter and novelist born in Santa Monica, California. He is best known for his work in the horror film genre, as well as making Stephen King adaptations. … Continue reading

Kat Day on PseudoPod, Short Stories, and Editing a Horror Fiction Podcast

2026/02/10

In this podcast, Kat Day talks about PseudoPod, short stories, editing a horror fiction podcast, and much more. About Kat Day Kat Day is a PhD chemist who was once a teacher and is now a professional editor and writer. She first entered PseudoPod Towers in 2019, became Assistant Editor in 2021 and Co-Editor in … Continue reading

Ross Jeffery on Only The Stains Remain, Grief Horror, and Exchanging Novels with Josh Malerman

2026/02/04

In this podcast, Ross Jeffery talks about Only The Stains Remain, grief horror, exchanging novels with Josh Malerman, and much more. About Ross Jeffery Ross Jeffery is the Bram Stoker Award-nominated and 3x Splatterpunk Award-nominated author of Metamorphosis, The Devil’s Pocketbook, I Died Too, But They Haven’t Buried Me Yet, Tome, Juniper, Scorched, Only The … Continue reading

Ross Jeffery on Juniper Trilogy, Setting Stories in the US vs. the UK, Breaking Writing Rules

2026/01/29

In this podcast, Ross Jeffery talks about the Juniper Trilogy, setting stories in America vs. the UK, breaking writing rules, and much more. About Ross Jeffery Ross Jeffery is the Bram Stoker Award-nominated and 3x Splatterpunk Award-nominated author of Metamorphosis, The Devil’s Pocketbook, I Died Too, But They Haven’t Buried Me Yet, Tome, Juniper, Scorched, … Continue reading

Clay McLeod Chapman on Acquired Taste, the Beat Generation, and The Restoration at Grayson Manor

2026/01/24

In this podcast, Clay McLeod Chapman talks about Acquired Taste, the Beat Generation, The Restoration at Grayson Manor, and much more. About Clay McLeod Chapman Clay McLeod Chapman is the author of the novels What Kind of Mother, Ghost Eaters, Whisper Down the Lane, The Remaking, and Miss Corpus. Timestamps Thanks for Listening! Help out … Continue reading

Clay McLeod Chapman on Getting Drunk on Ideas, Writing with Confidence, and First Draft Optimism

2026/01/19

In this podcast, Clay McLeod Chapman talks about getting drunk on ideas, writing and performing with confidence, getting through the first draft, and much more. About Clay McLeod Chapman Clay McLeod Chapman is the author of the novels What Kind of Mother, Ghost Eaters, Whisper Down the Lane, The Remaking, and Miss Corpus. Timestamps Thanks … Continue reading

Dean Koontz on The Friend of the Family, Carnival Lore, and Five Years to Become a Writer

2026/01/13

In this podcast, Dean Koontz talks about his forthcoming book, The Friend of the Family, carnival lore, being given five years to become a writer, and much more. About Dean Koontz Acknowledged as “America’s most popular suspense novelist” (Rolling Stone) and as one of today’s most celebrated and successful writers, Dean Ray Koontz has earned … Continue reading

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Howard690 2026/04/16

Great Podcast NOT Limited to Horror

I keep meaning to plug this great podcast on Apple and other platforms. I recently listened to the Jason Pargin episode from 9/25/2024 (because I’m al...

★★★★★

Mad Bran 2025/09/06

Best Horror Podcast

This Is Horror podcast has been my primary resource for the past few years. It has introduced me to so many horror authors and has given me invaluable...

★★★★★

Clegger14 2025/06/21

All The Horror Lit!

This is the perfect show to learn about your favorite horror authors and get fantastic recommendations for your always growing TBR list. I’m also gonn...

★★★★★

Jessero83 2025/06/20

Great convos

Jason Pargin episodes are my favorites bc they all make each other think in real time

★★★★★

Brian Noonan 2025/03/23

It’s the interviews.

If you love Horror fiction, there’s no better podcast. It’s been my go to podcast for years. It’s the interviews! Insight into the art of writing, co...

★★★★★

Corcor451 2025/01/19

Love it

As a horror writer, I’m always excited when a new episode of This is Horror lands on my phone :)

★★★★★

Gler 2024/08/27

Great podcast

This Is Horror is full of great guests and insightful conversations. A must-listen if you like horror.

★★★★★

chgoguy 2024/08/24

Your first stop for horror

TIH has been consistently putting out the highest quality horror discussion from the early age of podcasts. The list of guests is massive, and you can...

★★★★★

amberkreu 2024/08/24

One of the best podcasts

This Is Horror is hands down one of my favorite podcasts. An absolute must listen for horror fans. Michael and Bob are incredible and insightful hosts...

★★★★★

W. Mattimoe 2024/08/19

Inspiring and Instructive

It’s no mean feat to simultaneously teach and entertain, yet this podcast does just that. The hosts are geniuses at lining up fascinating writers and ...

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